Minnesota Administrative Rules

7511.1028 SECTION 1028, MAINTENANCE OF THE MEANS OF EGRESS.

Subpart 1.

IFC Section 1028.2.

IFC Section 1028.2 is amended to read:

1028.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency. Security devices affecting means of egress shall be subject to approval of the fire code official.

Subp. 2.

IFC Section 1028.3.

IFC Section 1028.3 is amended to read:

1028.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. Means of egress shall remain free of any material or matter where its presence would obstruct or render the means of egress hazardous. No combustible storage is allowed in corridors or exit stairs.

Subp. 3.

IFC Section 1028.6.

IFC Section 1028.6 is amended to read:

1028.6 Emergency escape openings. Required emergency escape openings shall be maintained in accordance with the following: required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are allowed to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 299F.011

History:

32 SR 10

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007